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Old 05-03-2006, 06:29 PM
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Strange Leak

I have an intermittent leak coming from the passenger side of the engine. Some days I will have a big spot on the driveway and other days there is nothing. When I have the spot, I can see the drip coming off of the main crank pulley. Can't see from above where it comes from. It is light brown/red in color and almost clear. It is slippery but does not stain the driveway, it will evaporate throughout the day.

I know it is not oil or tranny fluid. Don't think it is power steering fluid since the reservoir does not look low.

Any ideas??? Thanks in advance.

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Old 05-03-2006, 06:34 PM
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Antifreeze from the water pump weep hole..??
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Old 05-04-2006, 04:50 AM
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I thought possibly antifreeze, but I did a flush in the fall and the fluid I see on driveway is not green. If this is from the water pump "weep" hole, is that a problem? Or is this a way for system to release pressure?

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Old 05-04-2006, 04:56 AM
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it could still be antifreese, mabey dont drive the car for a day or so and see if it still leaks

i would assume if its the wp its only gonna leak if its ran
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Old 05-04-2006, 11:20 AM
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